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Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.

Job-ID: V000058898 Location: Accra Assignment period: 10/01/2024 - 12/31/2026 Field: ICT and Digitalisation Type of employment: full-time Application deadline: 06/23/2024

Job description

The programme “Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD)” supports public institutions in Ghana in implementing citizen-oriented, trustworthy, and accountable governance structures at national and local level. PAIReD works on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development in partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Ghana and is implemented by the GIZ. As part of the programme is the field of anti-corruption which PAIReD plans to implement under a multi-donor action co-financed by the European Union that seeks to strengthen the rule of law and the fight against corruption in Ghana. The programme under this action will work with the anti-corruption state and non-state actors. The objective of the Development Worker is to enhance workflow processes through technology and also enable efficient internal and external communications with the organisation and among partners.

Your tasks

Support the streamlining of operations through the implementation of digital solutions. Support the workflow processes through technology and also enable efficient internal and external communications with the organisation and among partners. Contribute to promoting media rights, freer, and safer environment for independent journalism and expression. Contribute to co-creating and implementing activities on promoting anti-corruption and the protection of journalists and the media.

Your profile

Completed vocational training or degree in information and communication technology, digitalisation, computer science, knowledge management Several years of relevant professional experience in technology and a passion for streamlining operations through the implementation of digital solutions Proven technology competence and use of technology for development communication in a professional context practical Knowledge in digital solutions practical Knowledge in communication, media and journalism practical Knowledge in anti-corruption topics will be an advantage Business fluent in English

Location information

We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Ghana.

In general, the security situation is calm. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.

Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.

At the site of operation, the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.

Notes

GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.

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